It's not cool or even interesting it's just really sad as an anonymous said before this is probably a picture of someone living in the streets WAKE UP there's nothing funny!!!!how can you comment this saying it's "so cool"?????You are all unhearted people and in these days of Xmas you should be ashamed ….

I wonder who this person is…Construction worker having to work through the snow, business man having to trek through the snow (and saving his finest for the office)…no its not "fashion" (at the moment) but is sure as hell is smart. for those who've been in NY during any snow storm this is normal if you have any intentions on keeping your toes.

And for those questioning the post of the picture, not everything inspirational is candy-coated, bejeweled and obvious.

Awesome! I love the boots, but it's the duct tape in classic silver that made me take notice. It just goes to show that even a homeless person or city worker or whoever this person is can accessorize with wit and style, given what's available to them.

I am also wondering if it's workwear or homelesswear, due to the obvious difficulty of changing clothes at theend of the day. If I actually lived inNYC I'd probably not need to ask thequestion. Anyway, the photo really works as a photograph. And that's nosurprise coming from the Sartorialist!http://www.see360studios.com

I battled with this photo. It affects the emotions in that it could be of a homeless or an eccentric person. Maybe you could have indicated that the guy is a construction worker. It comes close to the bone.

Another foray into the lives of the working classes? Honestly, The Sartorialist could use some hand holding in this area. The line between art and objectification isn't that thin, yet seems to crossed here frequently.

Nice shot, whether it is fashion or not is up to everyones taste, but one thing is certain it has provoked a discussion, some like it and some not. My thoughts immediately went to a working guy would love t see the rest of the outfit.

The duct tape seems to be purely practical due to the weather conditions surely?

I thought this was my friend, who's an avid cyclist here in Lower East Side. As we always say, "Duct tape and super glue fix everything".

It's almost pathetic some people think beauty only exists on the rack or on the window of designer boutiques.And mind you, some homeless people are dressing sensibly despite their limited source and unfortunate condition….

I was outside today photographing snow in Central Park, and let me tell you â€“Â this is a smart idea to tape your pants to your shoes! Of course, it is also sad because this picture is most likely of a homeless person, and this isn't a good time for them.

Why would people be offended with this being a homeless person? Scott's blog isn't just about girls in bandage dresses and high-heels. He takes photos of people coming from ALL aspects of life. Homeless or a billionaire, both are worthy of a photograph. Good golly, you picky, whiney people.

I, for one, love it; it reminds me of something the crazy doc would wear in Back to the Future!

Well its what at least mens clothing is all about, useful and natural. This guy adapted to the circumstances.he is cooler than any of the other posts simply because he did not dress conciously but naturally.

Ricola, I think people equated this look with homelessness because it's something many homeless people do to stave off hypothermia. It's seen very often. Not simply functionality, but using cheap, easily available duct tape in particular. It's not a strange conclusion to reach.

Personally I thought the boots were in too good of condition to belong to a homeless man.

people commenting on blogs are funny, most of them always say the same, something positive, kissing ass. I don't like one thing about those boots or trousers. It's sad that he needs to tape his pants to his boots to walk trough the snow.

To Sarah S.Yes, some of your points are very valid, if this guy really is homeless. (But consider the fact that he might just be a construction worker among other things! We do not and cannot know it for a fact.)However, the texture and the colour palette of this picture are interesting nonetheless, and that also has to count for something, especially in a fashion blog.

Those criticizing Scott, wake up. He isn't being insensitive to the homeless and it's not about a fashion statement. It's about dealing with the snow in NYC. I live in SF and I get it because I read the news. Think twice before you make assumptions. Or you might be called an A**hole.

I love the use of color and the carefree way the boots are in disarray. what flair, how can I meet this person? Does anyone know how to get the silver leg warmers? Are they Danskin? JCrew Soho grease pit, maybe.

Cool, Chic, Colors??? I get when people don't understand what is this picture doing in here, but why do some other think this is a look???This is just an ingenious way to befall the blizzard of new york right now!And since we're talkin about fashion, I can only imagine that Scott found that the creativity of this man was worth posting.

I think some followers are missing the point of the Sartorialist. If you've read some of his posts in the past, Scott is inspired by photographers that capture something aside from the obvious. He looks at photography from an artistic point of view—fashion being the subject matter. So if you're thinking this has nothing to do with haute couture or fashion, you've missed the point.

20-inches of snow, people. Add to that the mountains on curbs where you could easily sink in to your mid-thigh. Duct tape dude has the right idea. The only thing political about this photo concerns global warming!

So many haters… isn't this blog about real people wearing what real people wear? Sadly, homelessness is a reality. I like to think this photograph is poking fun at the absurdity of Christmas' blatant consumerism.

Remarkable photograph, Scott. Whether it's the boots of a homeless person, a workman or someone readying for the storm it forces me to think about uncomfortable things. Sometimes life trumps style. Beautiful work.

I have seen planty of workers around NYC have the duct tape around the pant and the boot, i hear is mainly to keep stuff to get inside the boot.But what if it was a homeless guy? Why is it a bid deal posting a photo of a homeless guy? This blog is about fashion, and fashion i believe is a way of life.Scott next time you might want to specify that: On the Street….WORKER in East 13th St., New York… LOL!!

The art of dressing for the conditions one finds oneself in: problem solving and creative, much more attractive than soggy hems and water/snow stained leather. And his trousers are the colour of old photographs.

This image bothered me, too, at first, mostly because the person is cropped out and that decision prompts my curiosity. What is being withheld? Other elements: there's the child-like feeling emanating from the iconic, unbuckled boots, they seem innocent. Then the duct tape and how it's applied: spontaneously, decisively. Then the dirty pants: a little scary and "real." All together a thought-provoking image of something "fashioned."

I love this photo and i think this is the perfect place for it. We get very caught up in the "conspicuous consumption" aspect of fashion where people of means distinguish themselves from the rest of us with envy-inducing, recognizably expensive clothing and accessories . However next to real adversity a preoccupation with fashion comes off as frivolous and incredibly self-indulgent. As for the subject here, judging by what appear to be broken buckles on the boots and the filthy state of the pants, I'm going to say that this a person who is making due with very little rather than, as some suggested here, a construction worker with a steady paycheck who is accustomed to working in adverse weather conditions and has the means to equip him/herself accordingly. It is certainly not a person who has the luxury to care about appearance. Interesting to see how uncomfortable this photograph has made some of us. At any rate, I do hope this person has a very good pair of wool socks under those boots. If not, I propose taking up a collection to deliver some to him/her. Scott?

you've done poor or modest before but this is different..crossing a line here….is it a homeless person? that would be the only reasonable explanation for the ducttape; he has no home in which he can take his shoes off. plus the trousers (jeans?) are very, very old and dirty…tell us Scott!

I think people are reading too far into this photo. Yes, it may be a homeless person, or a construction worker, or even just an experienced northerner, but the reason Scott posted this picture may simply be because he thought it was interesting. He is a "Design Influencer." Perhaps he simply hopes someone will also find it interesting and draw inspiration from it.

my husband uses electrical tape. keeps your pant cuffs down while you're working. electrical tape (hockey tape) comes off without ripping your pants. he also uses it on our son's snowpants so snow won't go into his boot. And over his rainpants.

My first thought was: firefighter? And then later, I passed a car accident and instead of craning my neck to see if everyone was ok, I was craning to see the firefighters shoes of choice. What have you done?

How interesting that from even a waist-down shot there are enough hints to make so many people think homeless. It makes you realize just how tuned into clothing and what it reveals about us we are.

And also how easy it is to still be wrong. I thought he was homeless myself, but it turns out he is a construction worker (Scott said so in one of the comments above, but it was buried and forgotten in the comments that followed).

I wish the rest of the wearer was in the photo, so I could decide how to feel about this…is it sad (as in – a homeless person trying to remain warm), or clever (which it is – because it keeps snow out of the boots)…mostly, it is an interesting combination of shiny, wet, realistic and thought-provoking.I would feel bad using it as style inspiration if this is a homeless person, but perhaps not if it is a firefighter.

So much more sensible than people I saw walking around in nice leather boots covered in salt stains through the slush and snow. And frankly, with snow still up above my knees in my neighborhood, I might try the tape over boots look tomorrow. I'm tired of snow down my boots!

I have thought a lot about this photograph. For me it represents ingenuity and making do with what little one has available. In wars or times of poverty people still care about fashion but figure out alternatives; for example, using cork for the soles of shoes in , or aluminum to create jewelry instead of silver or gold.

What is the point of this photo? To me, the point is that fashion sometimes comes from unexpected places. Denim started out as a working person's fabric. Moon boots, flannel shirts, and pea coats didn't start out as fashionable, either.

Not beautiful but a solution to a problem. A bit like newspaper inside the jacket for extra insulation, plastic bags inside shoes to keep socks dry or socks over shoes to keep from slipping on ice. I just hope there are nice warm woolly socks inside those boots

this photo is amazing. i think that photography should be about moments like these, finding beauty in the mundane yet unusual. Although i love images of beautiful people in beautiful clothing, images like these are the ones that truly stay with the audience.

As soon as I saw this photo, I immediately thought construction or rail worker… not homeless person. I supposed if you had to wade through all of the snow that just got dumped on NYC recently, you would better understand the duct tape's function.

I find it interesting how so many people were abhorred by the thought that this was a picture of a homeless man. I guess it's more comfortable for the homeless to remain ignored and unseen rather than for them to be a harsh in-your-face reality.

Gosh people, lighten up. A serious storm calls for serious creativity in keeping the body at bay. This worker chose a clever and sound way to keep the snow out so he could keep working. I think it's a great last photo of the year, exhibiting a 'can do' spirit.

What was the point of this photo? Some days, we, as the audience, have to wonder why bloggers/photographers have moved away from the street to shooting all the hotshots in fashion right now…and then…this? Strange… would love to hear what made you post it up; of course, shoot whatever you want. And to all those people answering for Scott, please don't. course, art is all around, design influences, blah blah, that I'm reading, yes art it is… but I'll be looking when it translates into something interesting…Like what Armani did with Spring 2011 taking "inspiration" from the Tuaregs in Africa. Found it really hilarious -although some pieces in the collection are amazing – how the tribes are influencing fashion …what years back colonialism did to Africa..a stranger world we live in.

Considering I live in a very cold climate, this photo to me is uninspiring yet bold and completely stupid. If this inspires anyone, do tell us.

Brutal beauty! This is an image I'd love to live with. I suppose this picture could have been taken in many cities but to me it's a perfect metaphor for NYC. Reminds me of how the city kicks my ass every day. Thanks for sharing, Scott.

I like your blog, but this is the problem with fashion. "Oh wow, genius- so futuristic- homeless chic!" Posting this picture is fine, but by doing so without comment you put it out there for aesthetic debate. This is obviously a homeless person whose choice of footwear is the antithesis of the pricey and ridiculous footwear your readership covets. get some perspective, and maybe give some perspective while you are at it.

Duct tape gators!- I'm not laughing at taking care of one's self. It looks silly & necessary & awesome! I absolutely love that this image was captured and included in the fully beautiful profile video. I'm grateful to see the beauty in sensibility, in comfort, in fun, etc. through your work. Thank you.

Duct tape gators!- I'm not laughing at taking care of one's self. It looks silly & necessary & awesome! I absolutely love that this image was captured and included in the fully beautiful profile video. I'm grateful to see the beauty in sensibility, in comfort, in fun, etc. through your work. Thank you.

i just want to make a comment that he isn't homeless. He is actually pouring concrete. they do this so excess concrete does not fall in their boots. If concrete falls in his boot and doesn't realize it, his feet will burn as the concrete cures and hardens.

First of all I really like this photo! This is a very clever person and in the same way he creates something very innovative.

And then I totally disagree with the most off the previous comments where you say that this isn't fashion and this is just a homeless man. We can't see which kind of person this is, but actually it have nothing to say about that this is a fabulous picture off something we don't see everyday. And maybe it is a homeless person, and so what? Just because of that, then this isn't fashion!? Fashion is what we make it. Fashion changes all the time, and today fashion is mostly about having your own style and a sense for what goes together and what doesn't. Just because the man isn't wearing Prada and Gucci, it doesn't mean that it's isn't fashion. No matter what you say you can't contradict that this is innovative and inspiring!

He's not homeless.He looks awesome.This blog needs more posts like this. People who are actually interesting. not like rich women who like spending every penny on designer clothing. (thats not inspirational, thats sad)

LOL I'm laughing as I read these comments. People, this is a CONSTRUCTION worker. I like this because it represents what style is and that it goes beyond imagination, a label, and how the media portrays it.

hello every body my GF showed me this cos it looks like my feet. Im not homeless i just work very hard and we do this to stop shit gettin in our shoes, if im fulfilling your niche fashon stuff then im glad cos the boys would love to have you lot mincing around being arty in your day to day work clothes sure you'd fit right in on site.thanks Tom

I think he looks great in the full length view of him in the film about you. You should get some construction worker photos in Seoul. I haven't been there but of what I saw of construction workers in other asian countries, their style of dressing is cool and interesting too.

So many quick conclusions! If you watch the documentary you'll see he's a construction worker. If you aren't so shallow as to make quick assumptions and instead do some research or even (gasp!) get to know a construction worker, you'd learn this is a trick used to prevent concrete from spilling over the top of your boots while standing shin deep during a pour.

I am amazed it took 257 comments before Marc Anderson pointed out what seemed amazingly obvious to me. So many silly comments getting caught up in ethical arguments based on presumtions. 'I will comment for the poor homeless person' bullshit. Why is it in a fashion/style blog…? Well it's an interesting shot first of all and I think that photography on this site might even come before fashion in sense. As he said in the film, Scott is trying to take a snapshot of life on the streets. If someone looked though this blog in 50 years they might be tempted to think that everyone in NYC dressed impeccably when the reality is that plenty of people wear dirty old boots (and aren't homeless). It's a good shot and because of this site having a lot of readers it's caused debate and maybe less ignorance and that promotes to the status of great shot cos it will make some people think. The comments for me are maybe more interesting than the show, partly because of the ignorance and class structure that people are still clinging to and partly because there was so many comments asking why was this shot even included!! How can anyone tell this man what should and shouldn't be on his own blog?

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though i don't really understand why people find this fashionable or whatever (seeing as it's purely functional), i loved how you captured the light in this shot. on the (my) left leg, i find it cool how the different textures reflect the light in different ways!

I saw the movie about man behind camera – good jobI noticed that workers like man in this cosmic boots don't like to be captured as they affraid about some safety issuesOh, and – is there a form that pictured people are signing for publication?

Yes, I recognized the image immediately. The pants are stained with concrete and the duct tape is to keep the concrete out of the boots and off the skin. The chemicals in concrete can cause third degree burns. Is it fashion? It is the daily fashion of construction workers as much as a designer suit is the fashion of a Wall Street banker.

Someone just sent me the link to The Sartorialist on YouTube. I was watching and at 3:50 the moment that this shot was taken came up. It triggered a memory for me of the comments here saying it was a homeless person. It isn't. Scott also articulates why he took the shot. Search You Tube for Intel Visual Life – The Sartorialist